2020 was quite the year for Jeff Fitzhugh. Not only did he help lead RAEN through the pandemic, but he also took on an additional role at golf brand Linksoul. And, Jeff was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer.
Tiffany Montgomery
Tiffany Montgomery is Content Director and Editor-in-Chief of Shop Eat Surf Outdoor, and oversees editorial direction for Retail TouchPoints and Impressions Magazine. She founded Shop Eat Surf in 2007 (acquired by Emerald in 2019) and led its 2025 expansion into Shop Eat Surf Outdoor. Previously a reporter and editor at The Orange County Register for more than a decade, covering beats ranging from police and city hall to the business of surf, retail, and restaurant industries.
Tiffany Montgomery's Latest Posts
Rip Curl on a Roll
Rip Curl posted strong results for the six months ended Jan. 31, according to new parent company Kathmandu.
Yeti’s Sales Boom in Q4
Yeti has thrived during the pandemic as people embrace the outdoors.
Australian Retailers Talk Pandemic Sales Trends
We reached out to several industry retailers in different parts of the country to ask them about how their stores have fared during the pandemic. Business appears to be flourishing.
Deckers Brands Q3 Revenue Jumps 14.8% Driven by Ugg and Hoka
Sanuk sales fell 17.3% while Teva fell 8.7%.
The Buckle’s Sales Boomed in January
Sales are booming at large industry customer The Buckle, which operates 442 stores.
Rip Curl President on New San Clemente Office and Wetsuit Demand
We get a Rip Curl update from North America President Dylan Slater.
Crocs Hires Former Nike Executive to Lead Americas Region
Emma Minto was formerly Vice President and General Manager of Nike Women’s, North America.
Cleanline Surf in Sweet Spot of Current Sales Trends
With a robust online business and a specialty in wetsuits, Cleanline Surf in Oregon is striving to keep up with demand.
Former Smith Leader to Head Leisure Collective in U.S.
The company behind the Otis Eyewear and Creatures of Leisure brands hires experienced eyewear executive Eric Carlson.
Lodging Opens Back Up at Mammoth Mountain
Good news arrived for the snow industry Monday when California Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the state’s restrictive stay-at-home order.
Footwear Trends Continue to Change at Journeys
A trend that has been prevalent for several years has slowed at the industry’s largest footwear customer.
